The Surf Hippo - One of a kind! 2021 Promaster 2500 Campervan

Personably, Travis is kind and communicative. Van is as described and served me well for my trip. Fun to have a taste of van life! Though I will not be booking with Outdoorsy again. The listed cost of $185 felt doable for me, but after all the service fees and costs I did not consider such as gas and milage fees, it was $700 for one night!! Ouch. Most expensive accommodation I have ever booked. Should have read more closely before booking. I take responsibility for that, but now I am feeling regret about the trip. Despite the van being very nice, would not book again for this cost!!!! Additionally, shortly before I left the host shared that check engine light was on, but not to worry about it. Though I did feel a little worried as I drove. On day 2 of driving the alert turned off, but felt a bit nerve wracking heading out with potential van concerns. On the way back it showed a message to get an oil change- would have felt more confident if these message did not pop up at all. Ultimately was not a problem- van worked well. But would have preferred if this had not come up.

It’s in its mountain hippo era! Living out of the surf hippo for the last 12 days has been an absolute dream. Agreed with the other reviews that Travis has thought of SO many thoughtful details (blackout curtains, a comfy bed, bug net, a super-practical layout, lighting placement/ options, magnets for quick adjustments, tons of storage…), and it was so easy to use as a base with the reliable power and water. I’m typically a tent camper, so this was a fabulous upgrade! I took the hippo out on a scenic loop to north cascades, over to glacier, back through northern Idaho, and down to Rainier. It handled the mountain and forest roads like a champ, and I even did some of the lower portions of Going to the Sun. Temps ranged from 100 in Spokane (whew) to 38 in Essex, MT. With the fans going or a warm pair of socks, I easily stayed comfy at both ends of the spectrum. If you came to the reviews for helpful planning tips like I did, the things I brought along that I was glad to have were a small chargeable Bluetooth speaker, a lightweight camp chair, and a travel blanket. Trader Joe’s birthday cake optional, but recommended.

The Surf Hippo is a great vehicle to take on a road trip around Washington! A comfy bed, convenient cooking space, cozy dining area, and many small, clearly well-thought out tweaks and features make driving and living in the Hippo a delight. Travis was attentive if we ran into a question or problem, and even helped with recommendations of activities in the area.

Travis was a great host and the Surf Hippo was everything we could have hoped for. It was easy to drive and I really liked not having to worry about running out of power for the fridge/fans/outlets. Hoping to rent the Hippo again in the future.

Surf hippo was the perfect van for our adventure through the North Cascades! Easy to drive, had everything we needed, and the bed was very comfy. Travis is very kind and quick to respond. Would definitely rent again!

Camping in the Surf Hippo was delightful. We got to enjoy nature and get away from it all. The mattress was comfortable. Driving was comfortable. The kitchen was stocked with spices and made meals on the go easy. I hope to rent this van again soon!